Transport And Storage; Installation - Lowara L4C Série Instructions Pour L'installation Et L'utilisation

3.1.9 Motor powered by a frequency converter
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Only specially ordered motors can be powered with a frequency converter.
For further information, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
If the motor is combined with a frequency converter, downgrade power by 10% and make sure you never exceed the
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rated input frequency of the motor.
To ensure the motor is properly cooled, the minimum water flowrate at the minimum frequency of use must equal the
minimum flowrate indicated in the previous points.
For further information, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
3.1.10 Motor powered by a generating set
For information, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
3.1.11 Special applications
For situations other than those described for the nature of the liquid and/or installation, please contact our Sales and
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Service Department.
3.1.12 Improper Use
Improper use of the motor may create dangerous conditions and cause personal injury and/or damage to property.
Improper use includes:
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3.2 Technical specifications
For performance data, please refer to the rating plate attached to the motor.
For any requirements, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
3.3 Warranty
Please refer to the sales contract for further information.
4.

Transport and storage

The motors are supplied in various shapes and sizes of cardboard boxes.
Store packed products at an ambient temperature ranging from –5° to +40°C.
Packed products must be transported, handled and stored horizontally.
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Protect products from humidity, heat and physical damage (knocks, falls, ...).
Do not place heavy objects on boxes.
Lift and handle products carefully, using suitable lifting equipment. Observe accident prevention regulations.
Do not lift or carry motors by their power cord.
On receipt of the motor, check the box for signs of damage. If the product is damaged, inform our dealer within 8 days of delivery.
If you cannot reuse the box, dispose of it according to local bylaws governing sorted waste disposal.
Harness the product safely before lifting and handling it.
For further information → section 3.1.
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Installation

Before installing the motor, read this instructions manual and the one supplied with the pump or electric pump to
which the motor will be coupled. Keep both manuals with care.
If the product shows clear signs of damage, do not proceed with installation, but contact the Technical Service Centre.
This product may only be installed by qualified and experienced personnel.
Use suitable equipment and protective devices. Observe all accident prevention regulations.
Carefully read the working limits specified in section 3.1.
Always refer to current local and/or national regulations, legislation and bylaws governing installation and water and power connections.
5.1 Selecting the electrical panel
Motors must be suitably protected against overloads and short circuits.
The following starting systems can be used: direct, impedance, autotransformer, soft-start.
Make sure the panel power ratings match those of the pump. Incompatible combinations may cause faults and fail to
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fully protect the motor.
Check the working limits specified in section 3.1.
Before installing, carefully read the instructions supplied with the electrical panel.
For further information, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
5.2 Checking the engine liquid level
Installation operations may only be installed by qualified and experienced personnel.
Use suitable equipment and protective devices. Observe all accident prevention regulations.
Place the engine vertically and unscrew the cap on the upper support. Add clean water (undistilled) using a syringe until the water overflows
from the hole. Screw up the cap afterwards.
5.3 Pump connections
Before connecting the motor to the pump, read this instructions manual and the one supplied with the pump or electric
pump to which the motor will be coupled. Keep both manuals with care.
For further information, please contact our Sales and Service Department.
working with liquids other than water
working at water temperatures higher than 35 °C without downgrading the motor
working with a cooling water flowrate of less than 0.3 m/s
exceeding the maximum number of starts per hour
Information for carriers and installers
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